"I have been eager to send someone to invite you over for some time now, but a matter arose that delayed us until today, when we finally get to meet face to face." Among the several young magi and women, a young man whose brows bore a vivid red magical pattern clearly held the leading position. He bowed slightly to Han Li and smiled, saying, "A late stage of Transcendent Realm, fully achieved!" After a quick glance at the group, Han Li, though the young man's aura was somewhat obscured by his precious artifacts, clearly assessed his cultivation level with precision. Besides this young man, the others were merely at the Immortal Realm stage, most of them even at the early stage. "I've heard you possess a substantial amount of Heterogeneous Magical Gold—do you indeed?" Han Li, without hesitation, sat down directly across from the magi youth and asked straightforwardly. "That is entirely true; otherwise, I would not have waited so patiently to see you again," the magi youth replied, settling into his seat as well. "Then, Master Wuyou, please tell us how much magical gold you currently hold and your plans for selling it." Han Li nodded and added a follow-up question. "This doesn't have to be urgent. There's one matter I must first bring to your attention. If you find it acceptable, then we may proceed with our discussion. Otherwise, you'll simply have to return where you came from." Young Master Wuyou suddenly changed his tone, his expression growing more serious. "Please go ahead and speak at your convenience. I am no stranger to storms and challenges." Han Li replied with a smile. "Well, it seems you are a straightforward and composed host. You all, wait outside for a moment. Once I've finished speaking with our guest, I will summon you all back." Wuyou clapped his hands and laughed heartily, then immediately grew serious, issuing a command to the others. The other female and male members of the magical race listened attentively, bowed respectfully, and then quietly departed from the hall. The man with the beard, who had remained motionless since entering, hurriedly bowed deeply and then stepped out as well. At that moment, Wuwu shook his sleeve, and several dark, token-like magical devices shot out, spinning gracefully in the surrounding space before transforming into a seamless black light curtain that instantly separated the two from the outside world. Han Li observed this with a subtle glance, showing no outward surprise, yet his interest was clearly piqued. The magi's formal greeting clearly indicated that what was about to be revealed was truly significant. "Forgive me for the interruption, but this matter is of great importance, and I must therefore proceed with caution," Wuwu lightly cleared his throat, offering a brief apology. "Never mind. Shall we proceed now?" Han Li said with a composed, slightly amused tone. Of course. The reason for my careful approach lies primarily in the origins of this special magical gold—its provenance, in fact, is not entirely transparent. I can sell all of them to you at an extremely low price, but you must also make a vow of inner demon's blood—no matter what changes occur after the transaction, you must never reveal the rest of the party to anyone else." The young mage stared at Han Li, speaking each word deliberately. "What I mean is, once you take possession of the items, any consequences that arise afterward will be entirely my responsibility. I will bear them alone, without involving any of the others." Han Li's expression remained calm, offering a quiet, measured reply. "Ah, I see now that you are indeed someone of considerable standing—clear and perceptive. Though I said this, once you complete the transaction and do not remain here any longer than necessary, there should be no real issues. I merely made this statement as a precaution, in case anything unforeseen should happen." The young mage relaxed slightly and smiled lightly. "Ah, I suspect it's because Unworried you don't want me to be discovered too quickly, so that I won't end up dragging the others in without even realizing it." Han Li chuckled, pleased. "As for how my esteemed friend might view this matter, I shall not press further. What I wish to make clear is that the origin of these heteromagical golden goods is deeply entangled—too specific details I cannot reveal. As to whether or not to purchase them, that remains entirely up to my friend." The smile on Wuwu's face faded, and his expression grew more serious. "Should I decide not to take these goods, I suspect my esteemed friend wouldn't intend for me to leave so easily, would they?" After a moment of silence, Han Li said, his eyes gleaming with intensity. "That is indeed an overcautious concern on your part. I shall absolutely not do anything detrimental to my friend. Rather, I shall employ a minor secret technique to gently erase a few memories you shared just now." This time, the young mage from the demonic realm spoke with calm assurance. "Erasing memories—this is indeed a commendable approach. Yet, given the involvement of spiritual awareness, even the most refined secret technique may fail. And I certainly do not intend to have my memories arbitrarily sealed with restrictions!" Han Li chuckled coldly, responding with directness. "So it is, my friend, you are unwilling to proceed with this transaction." The young mage's tone instantly grew cold. "If there's something so advantageous for me, why wouldn't I take it? How much of the Yijie Gold do you have? Name your price, and I'll take it all." Han Li's expression softened, and he chuckled. "Very well. As long as you're willing to make this deal, there's no need for me to erase your memories. However, I shall still have to uphold the vow of the Heart-Mage's Oath." Upon hearing this, Wuwu felt a great relief and immediately grew delighted. "The vow of the Heart-Mage's Oath is easy to fulfill. Still, I'd like to discuss the terms of the transaction first. Should the amount of Yijie Gold you hold not meet my expectations, the deal may not come to fruition." Han Li's tone shifted once again. "How about two thousand pieces? Does that figure hold any appeal for you?" Only now did Wuwu finally reveal his bottom line. "Two thousand pieces." Even though Han Li had anticipated this figure, hearing such a substantial amount, his face could not help but pale slightly. So vast in quantity, it nearly equals the total he gathered from other shops in the city over the past few days—such a sight for a Lingxu-level being to hold it is indeed strange. "How much will you charge?" said Han Li, his mind swiftly calculating, yet speaking without hesitation. "Even if all the materials are Yijiao Gold, if the quality falls short, I may not accept them all." "Please rest assured! Every piece is of the highest grade—never will I substitute inferior ones. As for the price, simply offer this amount. This is a full third cheaper than what other shops charge." The young mage, confidently patting his chest, extended his hand, fingers spread wide, and waved it gently before Han Li. "Taking on such a risk and only saving one-third—this price still seems quite high," Han Li narrowed his eyes, then slowly shook his head. "Then, how much would you like to offer?" asked Wuwu, neither annoyed nor displeased, but with a warm, smiling expression. "I can only accept half the normal price. Otherwise, this deal, I'd rather pass on altogether." Han Li spoke without hesitation, as if he had long considered this matter. "Very well, half it shall be. As long as your lordship is willing to swear a heart-magic oath, there's no issue at all. Moreover, this transaction must proceed promptly—no further delay. How about this: tomorrow, at the same time and place, we finalize the deal? Of course, if your lordship has any concerns, feel free to bring along some assistants." Han Li was somewhat surprised that the young mage merely paused to think and then readily agreed, immediately proposing the time and location. Seeing the other so eager, Han Li felt a bit taken aback, yet after nodding, he yawned and said, "No problem. As suggested by Master Wu, we'll proceed with the deal tomorrow. As for assistants—ah, we'll discuss that then." "Your lordship is indeed generous. I shall be honored to welcome you again at this hour tomorrow." The young mage bowed to Han Li, his excitement no longer concealed. "With the discussion concluded, I have other matters to attend to, so I shall not linger here any longer." Han Li rose gracefully, speaking calmly. Wu You naturally did not object. After withdrawing the light screens surrounding the hall, he personally escorted Han Li to the entrance, only turning back to summon the other mage men and women nearby once he had seen Han Li's silhouette fade into the distance. "Brother, has everything been settled?" asked a mage man who bore a resemblance to Wu You, eager to inquire as soon as he entered the hall. "Rest assured, everything has been finalized, and the transaction will take place immediately tomorrow," Wu You replied with a smile. "Excellent! Finally, the last few difficult cases have been resolved. Brother, shall we leave Blue Flow City right away after completing the transaction?" The mage man was delighted and asked promptly. "Of course we must leave immediately." Iron Tiger, have you dealt with all the miners? Have you eliminated any lingering threats?" Without hesitation, Wuyou turned to ask the other middle-aged魔race. "Rest assured, everyone who knew the truth has been eliminated—no survivors. Even as a precaution, I've sealed off the mine's exit tunnels. Should anyone manage to escape this disaster, they'll be completely cut off from the mine and unable to leave in the short term." The middle-aged魔race replied respectfully. "That's good. We've been mining privately near Blue Cascade City, which originally drew the displeasure of several local powers. This unexpected discovery of so many rare and valuable minerals adds another layer of risk. Once the news spreads, we're certain to face a deadly confrontation. We must therefore quickly sell off our finds in batches and make a swift departure—only then can we hope to survive." Wuyou exhaled, still deeply concerned. "But, elder brother, why risk selling the ores within the city? Why not carry them away and seek better opportunities in other cities? That way, the prices of the ores wouldn't be squeezed so low?" A young, graceful elven woman still expressed her reluctance. "Hmph. You truly want to die for money and starve for food! If we leave with the ores, we're truly setting ourselves up for disaster. Without this vast fortune, we could simply make our escape—should the major powers learn of our movements, they'd likely not bother pursuing us further. But if we carry the ores, no matter how far we go, those powerful factions will never let go of us. Moreover, after carefully examining the situation, I've discovered an even more troubling development regarding that private mine—why so many rare ores suddenly appeared there." Unworried spoke with a gloomy expression. "Even more troubling! Brother, what could possibly be worse than our current predicament?" The young mage was momentarily stunned and asked a question. Other female and male mages likewise expressed surprise.